The 2025 general elections are coming up on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. After completing our interview and review process, the Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) Public Policy Committee and Board of Directors have approved the following endorsements for candidates and ballot measures for this year’s local elections:
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- Boise City Council Dist. 2 – Colin Nash
- Boise City Council Dist. 6 – Lynn Bradescu
- Meridian City Council Dist. 1 – Brian Whitlock
- Meridian City Council Dist. 4 – John Overton
- Meridian City Council Dist. 6 – Luke Cavener
- Eagle City Council – Nancy Merrill
- Eagle City Council – Steve Bender
- Garden City Mayor – Molly Lenty
- Garden City, City Council Seat – Teresa Jorgenson
- Garden City, City Council Seat – Kelceymarie Warner
- Mountain Home City Council – Brendan McCarthy
- Mountain Home City Council –Decker Sanders
- City of Payette Mayor – Ray Wickersham
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Ballot Measures
Meridian Public Safety Levy
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- This permanent levy requires 60% voter approval and would generate $5,018,125.71 annually starting October 1, 2026. The Levy would cost the average single-family homeowner about $20.11 per $100,000 of assessed value each year.
- Levy funds would be used to retain firefighters currently supported by an expiring federal SAFER grant; boost police pay to address retention challenges and create an in-house prosecution department (saving about $800,000 now paid to Boise for contracted services).
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Boise Clean Water and Open Space Levy
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- This is a temporary two-year levy that requires a simple majority (50% + 1 vote) to pass. The estimated annual cost is $9.89 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, which equals about $40 per year for the average Boise homeowner (including the homeowner’s exemption). If approved, the levy will be collected from 2026–2027 and is projected to generate $11 million over two years ($5.5 million a year). The levy has historically enjoyed strong voter support and is expected to pass again.
- Levy funds would be used to acquire and preserve open space, protect water quality, expand trails and pathways, reduce wildfire risk, and improve parks. All spending will be subject to independent audits and public accountability.
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Our association’s endorsement process differs slightly between candidates and ballot measures. For candidate endorsements, local candidates are invited to complete a questionnaire focused on issues such as housing, growth, and private property rights. The Public Policy Committee then conducts interviews to better understand each candidate’s views and experience before making endorsement recommendations to the Board of Directors. For ballot measures, the committee meets with representatives from the respective campaign organizations to learn about the proposal’s goals, impacts, and community benefits. These presentations help the committee determine whether to recommend support to the Board based on how the measure aligns with REALTOR® priorities and the interests of local homeowners.
Here are some important dates to remember for upcoming elections:
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- Request an absentee ballot at the absentee ballot information section at voteidaho.gov. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Friday, October 24th.
- If you are not registered to vote you can do that on election day in person on Tuesday, November 4th at your polling place. To find your polling place, visit voteidaho.gov.
- To check your voter record visit the voter information look-up tool on voteridaho.gov.
- In most counties across Idaho early voting will begin two weeks before the general election on Monday, October 20th and run through Friday, October 31st. For early voting details for your county, check with your county clerk. That information can be found in the early voting section of voteridaho.gov.
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Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR), is a 501(c)6 trade association, representing more than 6,000 real estate professionals throughout the Boise Region. Established in 1920, BRR is the largest local REALTOR® association in the state of Idaho, helping members achieve real estate success through ethics, professionalism, and connections. BRR has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Intermountain MLS (IMLS) and the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
“REALTOR®” is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
